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Individual Therapy - Initial Consultation (On-site or Telehealth)
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75 minutes
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Private Clients $170
NDIS clients billed as per NDIS guidelines
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Please note that the full fee will be billed in the event of late cancellation. A minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation is required.
Individual Therapy - Subsequent Sessions (On-site or Telehealth)
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60 minutes
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Private Clients - $150
NDIS clients billed as per NDIS guidelines
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Please note that the full fee will be billed in the event of late cancellation. A minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation is required.
Q&A Triage Call with a Psychotherapist
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15 minutes
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Free
No referral needed
Regretfully, no medicare rebates.
Ask us about Private Health Insurance options.
NDIS Participants Welcome.
Specialist Trauma Therapy
Sunet Gopaul, our specialist psychotherapist, offers expertise in Trauma Therapy and general psychotherapy. Sunet is skilled in a range of modalities including CBT, DBT, TIR, EMDR, Brainspotting, and Neuropsychotherapy.
With experience in treating Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger issues, phobias, and more, Sunet provides comprehensive support tailored to your needs.
Take the first step towards healing from Trauma, reducing Anxiety and Depression, and enhancing your quality of life.
I was once where you might be now...in the seat of the nervous client, feeling a million things at times, and feeling totally numb at others.
My own trauma, combined with extensive clinical training and experience, allows me to empathize deeply and support others in overcoming triggers, anger, sadness, and anxiety that may linger long after the initial wounds.
I am trained in several Trauma reprocessing modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Traumatic Incident Reduction, Somatic Exercises and more.
Why wait? Quality of life is everything.
Techniques involved in Trauma Therapy
EMDR l Brainspotting l TIR l Somatic Exercizes
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has gained widespread recognition as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.
How EMDR Works
EMDR involves a structured eight-phase process that includes the following steps:
History Taking: The therapist gathers information about the client’s history and identifies target memories for processing.
Preparation: The therapist explains the EMDR process, establishes a trusting therapeutic relationship, and teaches the client self-soothing techniques.
Assessment: The client identifies specific memories to target, along with negative beliefs associated with those memories.
Desensitization: Using bilateral stimulation (often through guided eye movements), the therapist helps the client reprocess the traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge.
Installation: The client focuses on positive beliefs they wish to integrate while continuing bilateral stimulation.
Body Scan: The therapist guides the client in noticing any residual tension or discomfort in the body, helping to release these physical manifestations of trauma.
Closure: The therapist assists the client in returning to a state of equilibrium, ensuring they feel safe and stable before leaving the session.
Reevaluation: In subsequent sessions, the therapist checks in on the progress made and addresses any new material that may have emerged.
Benefits of EMDR
Rapid Results
Many clients experience significant relief from symptoms in a relatively short number of sessions.
Trauma Processing
EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, allowing individuals to integrate them into their life narrative.
Holistic Approach
EMDR addresses emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of trauma, fostering a comprehensive healing experience.
Who Can Benefit?
EMDR is suitable for individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, including those with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other related conditions. It is particularly effective for processing distressing memories related to:
Combat experiences
Grief and loss
Medical trauma
Complex Trauma or Phobias
Accidents or disasters
Abuse and neglect
Conclusion
EMDR offers a powerful and transformative approach to trauma therapy, helping individuals reclaim their lives and foster resilience. If you’re interested in exploring EMDR as a treatment option, consider reaching out to a qualified EMDR therapist to discuss your needs.
Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic technique developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003. It focuses on the relationship between eye positions and emotional experiences, helping individuals process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges. This innovative approach is based on the premise that where you look can affect how you feel.
What is Brainspotting?
How Brainspotting Works
Brainspotting is a relatively straightforward process that involves the following steps:
Identifying Brainspots: The therapist guides the client to focus on a specific issue or traumatic memory. As the client speaks about their experience, the therapist helps them identify "brainspots," or eye positions that correspond to the intensity of their emotional response.
Focusing on the Brainspot: Once a brainspot is identified, the client maintains their gaze on that specific spot. This focus helps access deeper emotional and physiological experiences, allowing the brain to process and integrate unresolved trauma.
Processing: As the client remains focused on the brainspot, they may experience a range of emotions or sensations. The therapist supports the client in processing these feelings, facilitating a natural healing response.
Closure and Integration: After processing, the therapist helps the client return to a state of equilibrium, ensuring they feel safe and grounded. The session often concludes with discussions about insights gained and how to integrate these experiences into daily life.
Benefits of Brainspotting
Direct Access to Trauma
Brainspotting allows clients to access and process traumatic memories that may be difficult to articulate or confront through traditional talk therapy.
Reduced Emotional Distress
Many individuals experience a decrease in anxiety, depression, and other symptoms after sessions, often leading to profound emotional relief.
Holistic Healing
The technique addresses both the emotional and physical manifestations of trauma, promoting a sense of overall well-being.
Flexibility
Brainspotting can be adapted to various therapeutic contexts, including individual therapy, group sessions, and even remote or online therapy.
Who Can Benefit?
Brainspotting is effective for individuals of all ages dealing with a range of issues, including:
PTSD and trauma
Anxiety and depression
Grief and loss
Relationship issues
Performance anxiety and stress
Conclusion
Brainspotting offers a unique and effective approach to trauma therapy, harnessing the connection between eye movement and emotional processing. If you’re looking for a way to address unresolved trauma or emotional distress, consider exploring Brainspotting with a trained therapist. It could be the key to unlocking deeper healing and resilience in your journey.
What is Traumatic Incident Reduction?
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and resolve traumatic experiences and distressing memories. Developed by Frank Gerbode in the 1990s, TIR is a client-centered technique that focuses on helping clients confront and work through specific traumatic incidents, allowing them to reduce the emotional charge associated with these experiences.
How TIR Works
TIR involves a structured process that guides clients through the exploration of their traumatic memories. The core components of TIR include:
Identifying the Incident: The therapist collaborates with the client to identify a specific traumatic incident or distressing memory that the client wishes to address. This could be a single event or a series of related incidents.
Detailed Recall: The client is encouraged to vividly recall the incident, describing it in as much detail as possible. This process helps bring the memory to the forefront, allowing for a thorough examination of emotions, thoughts, and sensations associated with the trauma.
Processing Emotions: As the client recounts the incident, the therapist facilitates the processing of emotions and physical sensations that arise. This may involve exploring feelings of fear, anger, or sadness, and identifying any negative beliefs that have developed as a result of the trauma.
Desensitization: Through repetition and focused attention, TIR aims to desensitize the client to the emotional intensity of the traumatic memory. This can help diminish the distressing effects of the memory, allowing the client to reframe their understanding of the incident.
Integration and Closure: Once the emotional charge has been reduced, the therapist helps the client integrate the experience, fostering a sense of closure and allowing for a healthier perspective on the incident. The session typically concludes with the client reflecting on their experience and discussing any insights gained.
Benefits of TIR
Effective Trauma Processing
TIR provides a safe and structured environment for clients to confront and process traumatic memories, leading to significant emotional relief.
Empowerment
By actively engaging with their trauma, clients often feel a greater sense of control and empowerment over their healing process.
Flexibility
TIR can be tailored to individual needs, making it suitable for a wide range of trauma-related issues and varying levels of severity.
Long-lasting Results
Many individuals report lasting changes in their emotional responses and an improved quality of life following TIR sessions.
Who Can Benefit?
TIR is beneficial for individuals dealing with various types of trauma, including:
PTSD and acute stress disorder
Childhood abuse and neglect
Grief and loss
Natural disasters
Life-threatening events.
Conclusion
Traumatic Incident Reduction is a valuable therapeutic approach for those seeking to heal from traumatic experiences. By providing a structured and supportive environment for processing distressing memories, TIR can help individuals reclaim their lives and foster resilience. If you are interested in exploring TIR as a treatment option, consider reaching out to a qualified therapist who specializes in this technique.
What are “Somatic Exercises?”
Somatic exercises are body-based techniques designed to help individuals release stored trauma and tension within the body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily focuses on cognitive processing, somatic exercises emphasize the connection between the mind and body, recognizing that traumatic experiences can be held in physical sensations and movements.
Understanding Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is grounded in the belief that our bodies can store emotional experiences, particularly those related to trauma. When we experience stress or trauma, our bodies may respond with tension, rigidity, or other physical symptoms. Somatic exercises aim to release these pent-up emotions and restore a sense of safety and ease in the body.
How Somatic Exercises Works
Somatic exercises often involve a combination of movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and awareness of bodily sensations. Here are some key components of somatic exercises for trauma release:
Mindful Awareness: Clients are guided to develop an awareness of their body and its sensations. This involves paying attention to areas of tension, discomfort, or heaviness, as well as noticing how emotions manifest physically.
Breathwork: Conscious breathing techniques help regulate the nervous system and promote relaxation. Clients may be encouraged to breathe deeply and slowly, allowing the body to release tension and create space for healing.
Movement and Expression: Gentle movement, stretching, or specific exercises can help release physical tension and facilitate emotional expression. Clients may be guided to shake, sway, or engage in spontaneous movement that feels intuitive to them.
Grounding Techniques: Grounding exercises help clients reconnect with their body and the present moment. This may include visualizing roots growing from their feet into the ground or focusing on physical sensations that bring a sense of stability.
Resourcing: Clients are encouraged to identify positive memories, sensations, or images that evoke feelings of safety and comfort. This helps build resilience and can be used during challenging moments in the healing process.
Benefits of Somatic Exercises
Release of Stored Tension
Somatic exercises can help individuals release physical tension associated with trauma, leading to greater relaxation and emotional relief.
Increased Body Awareness
Clients develop a deeper understanding of their body and its responses, fostering a stronger mind-body connection.
Empowerment
By engaging with their bodies, clients can regain a sense of control and agency over their healing process.
Holistic Healing
Somatic exercises address both emotional and physical aspects of trauma, promoting overall well-being.
Who Can Benefit?
Somatic exercises are suitable for individuals dealing with various forms of trauma, including:
PTSD and anxiety disorders
Childhood Trauma
Emotional and physical abuse
Grief and loss
Chronic stress or tension
Conclusion
Somatic exercises offer a valuable approach to trauma release, helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and emotions. By engaging in these body-based techniques, clients can facilitate healing and restore balance in their lives. If you're interested in exploring somatic exercises as part of your therapeutic journey, consider reaching out to a qualified somatic therapist who can guide you through the process.
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